WEDNESDAY
March 2
FAMILY FUN STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 18 months-5 years; 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.
THURSDAY
March 3
BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Guest speaker Dan Despotopulos, director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center will begin at noon and allow time for questions. No reservations needed; free, open to the public, buffet costs $7.99; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; King Buffet, 2050 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-388-2988.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Professional organizer Maggie Watson discusses 'Putting Affairs in Order’; free; noon-1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Campus Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7257.
REDMOND TEEN THURSDAY, KITCHEN CHEMISTRY: Visiting science wiz will show some spectacular experiments you can do with household supplies, for grades 6-12, snacks provided; free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY: New Redmond chapter will be held the first Thursday of every month; 6:30 p.m.; Pappy’s Pizzeria, 1655 N. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-1118 or www.americansforprosperity.org.
2012 — DOOMSDAY OR DISTORTION?: Kent Fairfield discusses scenarios related to Mayan end of the world predictions; donations accepted; 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Proficiency Academy, 657 S.W. Glacier Ave., Redmond; 541-526-0882.
FRIDAY
March 4
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.
BELLUS VOCIS AND CENTRAL SINGERS: The Central Oregon Community College choirs perform contemporary choral pieces, under the direction of James Knox; $6, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.
SATURDAY
March 5
WRITERS CONTEST RECEPTION: Meet the winners of this year’s fourth-grade contest and view their fantastic books. Hosted by the Central Oregon Writers Guild and Rotary Club; 2-4 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
BELLUS VOCIS AND CENTRAL SINGERS: The Central Oregon Community College choirs perform contemporary choral pieces, under the direction of James Knox; $6, $5 students and seniors; 3 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.
MOUNTAIN COUNTRY IDOL: Central Oregon musicians compete in two semifinalist shows to see who is the best country artist; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $5; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., doors open at 6; Coyote Ranch, 1368 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-7700 or www.mountain997.com.
SUNDAY
March 6
HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT: Runs through April 15; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: The band performs music by P.D.Q. Bach, William Schuman, Johan de Meij and more, under the direction of Dan Judd; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-593-1635 or www.cascadewinds.org.
TUESDAY
March 8
KNOW DIRT: Gail Wells talks about allegiance to place and how it affects opinions about land use; free; 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council meeting, public welcome; 6:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
WEDNESDAY
March 9
FAMILY FUN STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 18 months-5 years; 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.
REC DISTRICT: Redmond Area Park and Recreation District meeting, public welcome; 6:30 a.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way; agenda at www.raprd.org.
SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond School Board meeting, public welcome; 5:30 p.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.
FIRE BOARD: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1 board of directors meeting, public welcome; 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; information 541-504-5000.
REDMOND LIBRARY TEEN COUNCIL MEETING: New members always welcome to share books, plan volunteer activities, plan teen programs in the library, and have a good time; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
THURSDAY
March 10
OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Surftides, 2945 N.W. Jetty Ave., Lincoln City; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.
BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole; bring a lunch; free; noon; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
TEEN THURSDAY, OPEN DAY: Second Thursday of each month, hang out with your friends and listen to music. Games and drawing supplies available. Free snacks, grades 6-12; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or mercedesh@dpls.us.
SATURDAY
March 12
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Sarahlee Lawrence talks about her book “River House”; free; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
FURRY FRIENDS GALA DINNER: A buffet dinner, with live and silent auctions; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; $60; 5 p.m.; Chloe at North Redmond Station, 1857 N.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-923-0882.
“EAT, DRINK AND BE DEADLY!”: Buckboard Murder Mysteries presents an interactive murder mystery theater event with live auction, beer and wine tasting; proceeds benefit Redmond Soroptimists; $40, $70 per couple; 7 p.m.; High Desert Activity Center, Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-410-2610 or www.siredmond.com.
MOUNTAIN COUNTRY IDOL: Central Oregon musicians compete in finalist round to see who is the best country artist; ages 21 and older; proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $5; 8 p.m.; Coyote Ranch, 1368 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-7700 or www.mountain997.com.
SUNDAY
March 13
SENIOR TECH PROGRAM: Computer savvy teens teach seniors technologies to keep in touch with faraway family and friends, focusing on Facebook, cell phones and digital cameras. Registrants must be 60 or older. Register at 541-548-8817; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
BENEFIT CONCERT: Featuring live music by Jerry Joseph; proceeds benefit Jim Bull, who is battling cancer; $5, additional donations accepted; 5-9 p.m.; Chloe at North Redmond Station, 1857 N.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-316-2029.
TUESDAY
March 15
“LAND RECORDS AND DEED MAPPING”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Kay Stein and Vernon Threlkeld; free; 10 a.m.; Rock Arbor Villa, Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978, 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
Learn basic first aid
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is offering a basic first aid training class for ages 8-12 on Saturday, March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Activity Center. The class prepares children to respond appropriately in an emergency situation without panicking. Cost is $20. To sign up for this and other programs, call 541-548-7275 or visit www.raprd.org.
Avrey Walker fundraiser
Family and friends of Avrey Walker, a Redmond child fighting leukemia, have organized two upcoming fundraisers. March 3 Pappy’s Pizza will be donating proceeds from sales if supporters have a flier for Avrey, available at Full Throttle Java. March 5, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full Throttle, corner of Maple Avenue and Business Highway 97, will be donating all sales profits and tips to Avrey.
Taste of the Town
The Central Oregon Community College Foundation is hosting its two scholarship fundraisers March 4 and 5 in the Mazama Gymnasium on the COCC Bend campus.
Taste of the Town, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 4, will feature samplings from more than 20 restaurants in Bend, as well as live music from local favorites The River Pigs and Mosley Wotta. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
The Meal of the Year event on Saturday, March 5, will feature a gourmet four-course dinner created by the High Desert Chefs Association and a live auction. Guests will enjoy acoustic guitar and original music from singer/songwriter Gary Fulkerson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $110 per person or $1,250 for a corporate table of 10.
For reservations or sponsorship opportunities, contact Mint Event Coordination & Design at 541-318-7400 or Kerry@eventsbymint.com. For information about the events visit www.themealoftheyear.org and www.thetasteofthetown.org.
Register for COCC community ed courses
Registration for Central Oregon Community College’s Community Learning spring and summer classes will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, March 7. The schedule includes more than 250 new and regular noncredit offerings to enrich and expand learning. Classes in computers, fitness, business, language, cooking and art are held in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. Online courses in computers, language, writing, business, healthcare and personal development start every month.
A sampling of new classes includes Hiking the Central Oregon Rivers, Live and Learn Spanish in Argentina, Danish Pastries for Easter Brunch, Portland Art Tour, Get the Most Out of your iPad, Summer Youth Camps and a Web Design series.
Class schedules are mailed to residents who have taken a class in the past two years. Schedules are also available at COCC, local chambers of commerce, libraries and online. To register, complete one of the registration forms in the back of the schedule, call 541-383-7270 or visit www.cocc.edu.
Do you know your DSLR camera?
COCC’s Continuing Education Department is offering a class that goes beyond the basics of photography with digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.
Do things with your camera and existing equipment that you may not have thought of before. Topics include camera features and controls, lighting and exposure, composition and creative field techniques. You must have a DSLR. The workshop does not cover post-processing with Photoshop or other computer programs. Class meets Saturdays, March 5 through 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bend’s COCC Campus. Cost is $59. To register call 541-383-7270 or visit http://noncredit.cocc.edu.
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